Foundation - Who We Are

Woodards recognises the benefit to the wider community of aligning social activities with corporate purpose and values. Our mission is the same for our philanthropic activity as it is for our company work. To be professional in all that we do, to act always in the best interests of our clients and to be open, honest and transparent in our policies, systems and language.

In forming our board, we considered knowledge, skills and social demographics. Currently 8 people form our board and bring a wealth of skill and life experience that we use to support our charter.

Board Members

Chair - Jane Nathan

Jane is Chair of The Woodard’s Foundation with a wealth of experience across local government, retail and marketing. As a Councillor and Mayor of Hawthorn, a Commissioner and Administrator at Brimbank, Director of Local Government Liaison at a large city law firm, a Mediator with the Small Business Commission, a facilitator with Government's Business Marketing Program and a Member of MAV Councillor Conduct Panel, awarded a Centenary Medal and appointed as one of Boroondara’s 150 Significant People. Jane provides expert advice and support.

Jane is a Life Fellow of the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association, awarded the prestigious Richard J Evan’s Award for Excellence in Planning, a finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards and a Governor with St Vincent’s Hospital Foundation. She was the first woman Committee Member of the Melbourne Cricket Club, MCC, the first female Treasurer of the Municipal Association of Victoria and the inaugural Ambassador for The Victorian CEO Sleepout 2010.

Director - John Piccolo

John is the CEO of the Woodards Group. He is the chair of realestateVIEW.com.au and holds various other board and club membership positions.

Treasurer - Craig Wallace

Craig is currently a non-executive director on private company boards, and undertakes a number of mentoring and consultancy roles across a range of industries. He previously held senior executive positions for Ansett, followed by CEO/COO roles in the transport and legal industries.

Executive Director - Sharon Piccolo

Sharon has worked in an executive capacity on numerous community committees and in the public and private education sector for over 30 years. More recently she has been working in adult education and as Executive Officer for our foundation.

Committee Members

Julie Bisping has been working as a partner property manager in the real estate industry for over 20 years. This has given her a unique and thorough understanding of the complexities for all involved. She has worked and volunteered for a number of charity groups and organisations and is passionate about engaging with and supporting Australians experiencing homelessness and the long term impact it has on our youth and family.

Tanya Kohlman has a background in marketing and event management. Working with numerous charity organisations over the years she has a unique insight into philanthropic work.

Caroline Thomas works hard within her local community as a committee member of various organisations, as a teaching assistant and in property administration. She has a particular interest in medical research and is known for her work with The Breast Cancer Foundation.

Rachel Waters has enjoyed a career creating strong local relationships through selling real estate. She finds her voluntary work, spending time with seniors that are feeling the loss of independence with limited family, very rewarding.

Magdalina Triantafyllidis is the MD of GTB Melbourne, an awarded, integrated, communications agency that prides itself on developing effective strategic solutions to business problems. She has a wealth of experience in the Communications Industry and a passion for organisational culture.